Grades for the Milwaukee Bucks at the quarter mark of 2021-22 season
By Dalton Sell
The Milwaukee Bucks have officially made it beyond the quarter mark of the 2021-22 season with 21 games under their belt.
It has been an eventful start for the defending champions, as they are 13-8, currently good for fifth place in the Eastern Conference and just 1.5 games back of first. After a troubling start, the Bucks have reeled off seven consecutive victories as it looks like they have found their footing. With the team in a groove, here are grades for every player at the quarter point.
Milwaukee Bucks: 2021-22 quarter grade for Brook Lopez
Considering he has played a grand total of 28 minutes this season, it is obviously hard to hand a grade to Brook Lopez. After helping the Bucks overthrow the Brooklyn Nets in the season opener, the big man has been sidelined with back soreness for the past 20 consecutive games. In his lone appearance, Lopez scored eight points, grabbed five rebounds, and blocked three shots.
The Bucks have missed Lopez dearly due to his elite rim protection and versatility on the offensive end. Thankfully, it seems like Lopez is progressing well from his back issues as the center recently revealed that he has a return date in his mind, but he kept the specifics under lock and key. With Lopez on the cusp of turning 34-years-old, the Bucks will not rush the big man back into the fold as they are playing the long game, but he will be a massive addition when he returns.